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joggy64
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Aug 26, 2021
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MK83 firmware updates

Hi - my MK83 router and satellites have been running on firmware version 1.1.4.6 since I originally setup this mesh network back in May. I check for updates monthly via the web interface(ADVANCED>Adm...
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    FURRYe38
    Aug 26, 2021

    If you don't see any web page option to opt out or disable auto FW upates, then NG maybe running the MK series like Orbi systems where the system auto updates when NG chooses to release new FW. Something users don't have any control over. Been like this for a while and NG doesn't seem to change it. 

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joggy64
Tutor
Aug 26, 2021

Thanks pleamans. I'll see if Christine or Darren chime in.

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FURRYe38
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Aug 26, 2021

If you don't see any web page option to opt out or disable auto FW upates, then NG maybe running the MK series like Orbi systems where the system auto updates when NG chooses to release new FW. Something users don't have any control over. Been like this for a while and NG doesn't seem to change it.